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NIKWAX Down Wash cleaner for Clothing, Sleeping Bags

NIKWAX Down Wash-In Cleaner

The NIKWAX Down Wash is a wash-in cleaner for down filled clothing, sleeping bags and Equipment that safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency. Always apply this product to used down clothing to keep items in perfect condition.
We recommend cleaning items with Nikwax Down Wash before proofing them with Nikwax Down Proof. You should be able to wash reproofed garments 6 to 8 times with Nikwax Down Wash before it requires reproofing.
Available in 300ml or 1 litre bottle or bulk pack 5L & 25L.

Benefits of using the NIKWAX Down Wash-In cleaner:

It prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
Revitalises�loft and insulation, without damaging the structure of the down
It maintains breathability
It maintains original water-repellency
It�s easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine
Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
It lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage 'wetting-out'
It will remove detergent residues left behind by previous washes
WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
Does not contain fluorocarbons
Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture

NIKWAX Down Wash-In Cleaner is ideal for:

All feather-filled / down clothing, sleeping bags and accessories

How to apply:
To Clothing	To Equipment
Place item in a washing machine Apply Nikwax Down Wash in the machine�s dispenser Select a warm wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows	For sleeping bags immerse item(s) in hand hot water in a bowl or bath tub. Apply by hand, agitate and leave to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse under running water, drain and gently press the sleeping bag to expel excess water. To dry, and only if care label allows, spin dry 3 times and tumble dry on a high setting until all �clumps� have disappeared.� Use clean tennis balls or trainers (that won�t melt) in a clean pillow case to help break up clumps when drying.
Note: This product can also be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing.
Volume Guide:
To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100 ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150 ml) in hard water	To clean sleeping bags use 3 full caps (150 ml) in water (3-4 season down sleeping bags should be professionally cleaned or proofed)